The Leader in You How to turn Idea into Action

The Leader in You is a book written by Dale Carnegie and his associates that provides practical advice and techniques for becoming an effective leader. The book is a follow-up to Carnegies best-selling book How to Win Friends and Influence People and draws on many of the same principles. The book begins by emphasizing the importance of having a clear vision and purpose and then outlines a step-by-step process for turning ideas into action. Carnegie and his associates stress the importance of taking initiative being persistent and being willing to take calculated risks in pursuit of ones goals. The book also explores the qualities and characteristics that are essential for effective leadership including self-confidence enthusiasm and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Carnegie and his associates provide numerous examples of successful leaders from a variety of fields and offer practical advice for developing these qualities in oneself. Throughout the book Carnegie and his associates emphasize the importance of building strong relationships with others both within and outside of ones organization. They provide strategies for building trust and rapport with others resolving conflicts and building effective teams.